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Opera
features

Turandon’t? On racism and representation in opera

In an opinion piece in the Sydney Morning Herald, Cat-Thao Nguyen said she left OA's Turandot after Act 1 feeling "utterly sick" at the racism. We look at the complex issue.

March 4, 2022
Classical Music
features

Electric Shock

Why has classical music been so slow to incorporate electric instruments?

February 21, 2022
Chamber
Live Review

Review: New Now (Omega Ensemble)

World premieres of new works by five young composers mark Omega’s return to the stage.

December 6, 2021
Classical Music
features

Cutting Edge: Remixing, conversing and belonging

Belonging to a specific culture or genre can be great, but you can end up being stymied, without realising.

November 22, 2021
Chamber
news

Omega Ensemble announces its 2022 season

Six world premieres and a tour of regional NSW feature in a season that combines brand new programs with shows postponed from 2021.

October 21, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Omega Ensemble launches bar-by-bar commissioning project

Supporters will be able to donate up to five bars of a new piece by US composer Nico Muhly, which will premiere in Part 2 of Omega Ensemble’s 2021 season.

April 15, 2021
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Far and Near (The Australian Voices)

The Australian Voices finally return with a dazzling showcase of nine new works.

December 5, 2020
Supported by City of Sydney

Review: Mesmerism (Ensemble Offspring, Sydney Opera House)

Ensemble Offspring's performance for the SOH digital program, in front of a live audience, is a joyous, mesmerising occasion.

November 2, 2020
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
news

The Australian Voices commissions 22 composers

US composer Nico Muhly and 21 Australians will each write a piece on the theme of Far and Near, which TAV plans to record and eventually perform live.

March 26, 2020
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Nico Muhly and the New (ACO Collective)

New, but not shocking: ACO Collective champions Muhly’s new concerto.

December 5, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Omega Ensemble announces its 2020 season

Brand new works by Sally Whitwell and Gordon Kerry are amongst the highlights in the chamber group’s 15th birthday season.

October 15, 2019
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: American Masters (Omega Ensemble)

Omega Ensemble’s American Masters more than lives up to the hype.

July 3, 2019
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre
news

The July 2019 issue of Limelight is on sale

Ermonela Jaho talks about Anna Bolena, we learn the true story behind Come From Away, and Nico Muhly discusses his three Australian commissions.

July 1, 2019

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